Little Raiders University

Derby School District
75 Chatfield Street
Derby, CT 06418
57 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Little Raiders University (LRU) is an early childhood education program operated by the Derby Public Schools district in Derby, Connecticut. Located at 75 Chatfield Street, the school is specifically designed to provide a foundational learning environment for preschool-aged children. Its primary mission is to prepare young learners for the transition into elementary school by fostering social, emotional, and cognitive development through structured, age-appropriate curriculum and play-based activities.

As part of the broader Derby Public Schools system, the program emphasizes school readiness and community engagement. By operating under the district’s umbrella, Little Raiders University benefits from alignment with the academic standards and support services found throughout the Derby school system. Families interested in enrollment, curriculum details, or specific program schedules can find additional information via the district’s official website at http://www.derbyps.org.
57
Total Students
4.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
31.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    26 (45.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    23 (40.4 %)
  • Black
    4 (7.0 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (7.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Derby School District
Phone: (203)446-4224
Website: http://www.derbypride.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 57
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 15
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 57
Gender Ratio